Ryan Nelsen (Unattached FC Coach)

Also rumours they may be getting Ricardo Carvalho in on a loan. Guess it's not surprising they're looking to strengthen there given the disaster on the weekend.

Yeah the fact he didnt start the last game and is now looking like 2 more CBs will be added makes me wonder how much game time he was really expecting - or if he knew he was just there as a backup backup backup backup

He is probably still in the front line for the next match, he knows the league, has captaincy qualities and was on the bench last game 

According to reports this morning, QPR are close to signing both Dawson and Carvalho. If both these transfers go through, can't really see Nelsen having a first team role. 

If both do get signed, even a spot on the bench would be tough for him to get.

Good thing he skipped those pesky all whites matches during the OFC nations cup. It really paid off for him. 

Latest word is that Dawson has refused to leave Spurs despite the two clubs agreeing on a transfer fee. He's planning to fight for his spot and would only move to a club that will "match his ambitions".

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2193188/Tottenhams-Michael-Dawson-rejects-QPR.html

Not sure about the state of the Carvalho loan but it seems to be in early days so there's still a little hope for Nelsen. Hopefully he'll get a start tonight after last weeks train wreck but I'm slightly doubtful to be honest - I have a feeling Mark Hughes might give the centre backs another chance.

Not even on the bench this afternoon. Was he injured?

I don't believe so. Things aren't looking great for him, 4th choice centre-back and could get worse with more signings.

Could have had a half if he was on the bench, Clint Hill was subbed at half-time.

3 - 0 to QPR fulltime, Nelsen had a full game  - Hoorah

First photo of him in his new kit complete with a trickle of blood:

Starting against City.

Full game in a 3 -1 loss to Man City

He had a solid game. Had a couple chances to score, but was probably at fault for the 2nd goal.

Maybe could have got in front of striker, but it was whipped in from pretty short distance

All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen joins Radio Sport host Rikki Swannell in studio to talk about his career and playing football at the top level

 Ryan Nelsen talks to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking about the All Whites' FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign and what he's up to in between matches

and Mike Hoskings does too 

Nelsen starting against Chelski, he needs a big game for them.

 Full 90 in a nil all draw, must be pleased with that

And this " referee Andre Marriner decided Ryan Nelsen was not guilty of grappling Terry to the floor from a free-kick"

Played a good game, really came into it in the second half. Had a couple of crucial interceptions/tackles. And that wasn't really close to a penalty.

 From the Herald

All Whites and Queens Park Rangers defender Ryan Nelsen has labelled Chelsea defender John Terry's penalty claim during their Premier League clash on Sunday as 'embarrassing'.

Publicly snubbed by two Queens Park Rangers players and taunted relentlessly by their fans, Terry departed Loftus Road amid accusations by Nelsen that he had collapsed in an attempt to win a penalty.

Nelsen took issue with the Chelsea captain after Roberto Di Matteo had claimed a first-half tussle between the pair was "a 100 per cent, stonewall penalty" missed by referee Andre Marriner.

"I'm really surprised Roberto said that," said Nelsen. "He was nowhere near the ball, was never going to win it, so he just fell down. He was just trying to get a penalty.

"I was holding him, of course, but he just fell down. He does it to everybody in their box. I said to him: 'That was a bit embarrassing' and he laughed when he ran off.

"If the referee gives that, it's ridiculous. If you really know the game, that's never a penalty. It happens all the time."

It is one more insult in an acrimonious feud between these London neighbours which has simmered since October, when Terry was accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, charged and then cleared in court. An FA case is now pending and the mood has not improved.

Ferdinand and Rangers captain Park Ji-sung refused to shake hands with Terry. Ferdinand also chose not to shake the hand of Ashley Cole, who gave evidence in the court case in July. Cole added to the poisonous atmosphere by turning away and spitting after Ferdinand's snub.

The move by Park, a former Manchester United team-mate of Anton's brother Rio, adds to the feeling that United players may follow suit when they visit Stamford Bridge next month.

Rangers boss Mark Hughes repeated his call for the entire handshake parade to be scrapped but the Premier League are determined to see it continue.

"I thought he was fantastic, with all unnecessary pressure on him. To put in a performance like he did showed the character of the man."

Ferdinand, who tweaked a hamstring late in the goalless draw, Terry and Nelsen were outstanding. The latter quashing the threat of Fernando Torres, who stormed down the tunnel when he was replaced.

It raised questions about Chelsea's wisdom of having only one established striker, although Daniel Sturridge looked sharp when he replaced the Spaniard.

"Daniel will get chances to play and more chances in the middle," said Di Matteo. As for Torres, he added: "It's not a problem. We move on from this."

QPR fear Andy Johnson may have suffered a serious knee injury in what seemed an innocuous clash with Eden Hazard.

Nelsen said: "I don't think anybody in Anton's situation would have done it. He just said: 'This is my personal thing, whatever you guys (want to) do, do it'."

 On the club website

Former Tottenham defender excited about Sunday showdown at WHL

The only way you can win games in the Premier League is by having a positive, professional approach."

Ryan Nelsen

 Playing today against WBA, full 90, 3 - 2 loss, anchored to the bottom of the table

Nelsen was captain today in a 1 nil loss against Arsenal. QPR not happy with the officials, so it happens in the Premier league as well as the A League. Not sure of the rules about players off the pitch ?? Would have to see it to know exactly what they were talking about, Maybe just a moan from Hughes

 Definitely unfortunate for QPR. Ryan was behind the goal-line getting treatment for an injury.

100% that Ryan definitely wasn't off the pitch getting treatment for an injury. Just watched replay and he's right there in the scramble when the goal is scored. QPR did have a player off the pitch behind the goal a couple of minutes before the goal, but not at the time of the goal.

Looks like Nelly there.

Maybe he has too much on his mind coaching the AWs and the phoenix, as well as playing for QPR. Mark Hughes should really just say enough is enough and make him choose between the roles.

 Yea I got confused and thought that the trainer was helping a player.

^yip this

I guess that makes sense. Seems a bit of a disadvantage though if your CB is off injured receiving treatment behind the goal line making everybody onside, ie a man down and no offside rules.

Probably the best known example of this rule being enforced. 

The rule only applies, however, if the player's left the field without referee's permission, so going off for treatment with referee's permission is a different situation.

Right, that makes more sense. You'd have to be pretty on to it to take advantage of a situation like that, good to know though.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/nov/03/qpr-ryan-nelsen-reading